Kochenderfers Christian Day Care
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: A cracked, plastic bin with toys and a blue vinyl couch with peeling vinyl, were observed in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cracked, plastic bin was thrown away and the vinyl couch was covered in duct tape where the vinyl was peeling in the preschool room. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(a) Description: Clean, age appropriate Noncompliance Area: Some rest mats in the Preschool Room had numbers on them (not all), but there was no corresponding chart showing which number mat was assigned to which child. Child #9 was observed to be sleeping on an unlabeled mat in the reading cubicle in the KDG Readiness Room. Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All rest mats in the preschool classroom were numbered with a corresponding map to show which child was assigned to which numbered mat and where the child was to be located in the classroom. Child #9 was given a nap mat labelled specifically for child #9. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.111(b) - Posted in group space | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(b) Description: Posted in group space Noncompliance Area: There was no written plan of daily activities posted in the School Age room. Correction Required: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written plan of daily activities for school and non-school days was posted in the school age room on the information board. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 and Child #5, did not include the enrolling parent's' work address and phone number. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #4 did not include the enrolling parent's work phone number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Contact Form for child #3 and #5 were updated to include the enrolling parent's work address and phone number. The Emergency Contact Form for child #4 was updated to include the enrolling parent's work phone number. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated Noncompliance Area: Many classroom copies of Emergency Contact Forms throughout the facility, were not copies of the ones that had been updated by the parents in the past 6 months. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All classroom copies of Emergency Contact Forms throughout the facility have been updated by the parents and copied and placed in the emergency binders of each classroom and emergency bag. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4) Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file did not include a current health report, required to enter kindergarten. The only health report on file was for a 4-year well-child visit, dated 5/30/23. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2's file now includes a current health report completed on 6/29/2026. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(1) - Infant: updated health report every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(1) Description: Infant: updated health report every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Child #1's file did not include an updated health report within 6 months of the last one dated 9/16/25. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's file now contains an updated health report from 3/23/2026. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) - Written consent/Medication log | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Description: Written consent/Medication log Noncompliance Area: Medication logs were not maintained and properly filled out by the parent, with signed permission to administer the medications, for the following children: * Child #6 (one medication with a log missing parent signed permission) * Child #7 (three medications without three properly filled out corresponding logs with parent signed permission) * Child #8 (two medications without two properly filled out corresponding logs with parent signed permission) Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication logs have been updated and properly filled out by the parent, with signed permission to administer the medications for children #6, #7 and #8. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(i)/3270.133(7)(ii) - Name of medication/Name of child receiving medication | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(i)/3270.133(7)(ii) Description: Name of medication/Name of child receiving medication Noncompliance Area: Medication logs were not maintained and properly filled out by the parent including the child's name and name of the medication for the following children: * Child #7 (three medications without three properly filled out corresponding logs) * Child #8 (two medications without two properly filled out corresponding logs) Correction Required: A medication log shall include the name of the medication. A medication log shall include the name of the child receiving the medication. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication logs were updated and properly filled out by the parent including the child's name and the name of the medication for child #7 and child #8. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(iii)/3270.133(7)(iv) - Refrigeration required/Amount to administer | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(iii)/3270.133(7)(iv) Description: Refrigeration required/Amount to administer Noncompliance Area: Medication logs were not maintained and properly filled out by the parent including the requirement for refrigeration of the medication and the amount/dosage of the medication, for the following children: * Child #7 (three medications without three properly filled out corresponding logs) * Child #8 (two medications without two properly filled out corresponding logs) Correction Required: A medication log shall include a requirement for refrigeration of medication. A medication log shall include the amount of medication administered. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication logs were updated and properly filled out by the parent to include the requirement for refrigeration of the medication and the amount/dosage of the medication for child #7 and #8. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi) - Date of administration/Time of administration | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(v)/3270.133(7)(vi) Description: Date of administration/Time of administration Noncompliance Area: Medication logs were not maintained and properly filled out by the parent including the date range and time of administration of the medication, for the following children: * Child #6 (one medication with one properly filled out corresponding log) * Child #7 (three medications without three properly filled out corresponding logs) * Child #8 (two medications without two properly filled out corresponding logs) Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration. A medication log shall include the time of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Medication logs were updated and properly filled out by the parent to include the date range and the time of administration of the medication for child #6, #7 and #8. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: Spray bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide (labeled as Antiseptic/Oral Rinse, with no sanitizing use/instructions on the label), were being used as a Sanitizer solution on diaper changing surfaces. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Spray bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide have been labeled to include the language of sanitizer and include sanitizing instruction for use on diaper changing surfaces. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: The facility's Emergency Plan did not include a contingency/continuity of care plan, as required. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A contintuity of care plan was developed by the Church Administrator and Childcare Director and added to the Emergency Plan. The updated Emergency plan was emailed to North Lebanon Township and LEMA. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: The written feeding schedules from parents of infants, did not state the type of formula or how often to give it. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The written feeding schedules from parents of infants have been corrected to include the type of formula and how often to give it. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: The Financial Agreement for Child #4, was not updated by the parent within the past 6 months, as evidenced by the last parent's update signature on 12/5/25. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The financial agreement for child #4 was updated by the parent on 8/5/2026. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 has been updated to include parent signature for emergency medical care and for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.27(f) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(f) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: There was no documentation of the emergency plan having been delivered to the local municipal office. Correction Required: The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The emergency plan has been delivered by email to North Lebanon Township office with an email confirming receipt of the emergency plan from North Lebanon Township. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 did not have current Pediatric First Aid/CPR training documentation. The training on file had expired in 11/2025. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #1 was not left alone with children in a classroom until her resignation on Aug 10, 2026. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a) Description: Comply with CPSL Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #2 was working beyond the 45-day provisional hire period, without a DHS Fingerprint Clearance. Staff Person #3 did not have a current NSOR clearance. The one on file was dated 6/25/21. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons #2 and #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until the required clearances are on file. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff Person #2 was removed not allowed with children until her DHS Fingerprint Clearance came through 7/10/2026. Staff Person #3 received an updated NSOR clearance on 6/8/26. The updated clearances are in the staff files. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: There were no annual, written evaluations on file for Staff Persons #1 and #4. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Written staff evaluations for staff persons #1 and #4 were completed by the director on 7/26/2026. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: Several ointments (marked "keep out of reach of children"), were located on low cubby areas, accessible to children, in the Preschool Room (corrected on-site). Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The diaper cream located in the children's cubbies were removed and placed in the teacher cabinet which remains locked. |
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| 2026-06-05 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: The digging area on the playground, had a cloth liner that was coming up through the dirt, creating a tripping hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The digging area on the playground was filled in with 3 ton of stone to completely cover the cloth liner which was creating a tripping hazard. |
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| 2026-04-02 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.111(c) - Promote development | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.111(c) Description: Promote development Noncompliance Area: Staff Person #1 had become frustrated by Child #1 having a bathroom accident and soiling their clothes. Staff Person #1 yelled at the child at the child's face, in front of other children and staff. Correction Required: Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Administration met with Staff Person #1 regarding the incident and terminated employment. At out next staff meeting, we reviewed our PBIS handbook regarding positive behavior and discussed support of co-workers during times of stress. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(4) Description: Arrival/departure times Noncompliance Area: Child #2 fee agreement information did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. - Corrected on site Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 fee agreement information was corrected to specify arrival and departure times. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, 2 bottles in the infant room refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name. - Corrected on site Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Infant room teachers labeled the bottles in the refrigerator with the child's name. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.182(2) - Application, admission, withdrawal dates | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(2) Description: Application, admission, withdrawal dates Noncompliance Area: Child #1 record did not include the date of admission. - Corrected on site Correction Required: A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1 record was corrected to include the date of admission. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the young toddler classroom had hand sanitizer and Eucerin cream on the counter accessible to children. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, the kindergarten classroom had several magic erasers on the sink accessible to children. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, the school age classroom hand sanitizer on the counter accessible to children. - Corrected on site Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The young toddler teachers placed the hand sanitizer and Eucerin cream out of the reach of the children. The kindergarten classroom moved the magic erasers to make them inaccessible to children. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the kindergarten first aid kit was missing gloves and tape. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, the kindergarten readiness first aid kit was missing scissors and soap. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, the school age first aid kit was missing scissors. - Corrected on site Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The kindergarten teacher replaced the missing gloves and tape. The kindergarten readiness first aid kit replaced the missing scissors and soap. The school age first aid kit replaced the missing scissors. |
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| 2025-06-23 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the hallway between the older toddler and preschool classrooms had 4 ceiling tiles showing visible water damage. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The 4 hallway ceiling tiles with water damage between the older toddler and preschool classrooms will be replaced. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: The 2-year-old classroom had 2 plastic bags on the art cart accessible to children. - Corrected on site Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Older toddler classroom has removed the 2 plastic bags from the art cart to be inaccessible to children. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(4) - Physical examination/Information re: medical problems | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(4) Description: Physical examination/Information re: medical problems Noncompliance Area: More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the physical examination, communicable disease, and medical problems that might threaten the health of the children facility person #5. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) More information will be gathered from a health care professional for facility person #5 regarding the physical examination, communicable disease, and medical problems that might threaten the health of the children. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: More information is needed from a health care professional regarding the examination for communicable diseases for facility person #3. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) More information will be gathered from a health care professional regarding the examination for communicable diseases for facility person #3. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Facility Person #6 record did not include two nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #6 will have two nonfamily references added to her file attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: Facility person #4, facility person #5 and facility person #6 do not have documentation of their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on file within 90 days of hire. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility persons #4, #5 and #6 will have documentation of their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file on 3.15.25. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Documentation on file for Facility person #1 did not include an updated child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearance expired on 10.7.2024. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 will update child abuse clearance and place updated document in staff file. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 had a state police clearance dated 8.22.19 and received the updated state police clearance on 8.27.24 causing a 4-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Director stated that facility person #2 worked during this time. Facility person #6 had a volunteer disclosure statement signed in their file. Facility person is not a volunteer. - Corrected on site Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #2 has updated the state police clearance. Facility person #6 has signed a new employee disclosure statement (2024 edition) and document was placed in employee file. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the kindergarten classroom had baby oil labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. - Corrected on site Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility person in the kindergarten classroom has placed the baby oil labeled "keep out of reach of children" out of the reach of the students. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the PreK classroom had 2 ceiling tiles that were saturated and sagging showing visible water damage. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The PreK classroom will have the 2 water damaged ceiling tiles replaced with new tiles. |
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| 2025-03-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 7.5.24 - 8.5.24 (31 days) 10.1.24 - 11.19.24 (49 days) Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Documentation will show that the fire detection system will be tested every 30 days. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, there was a broken basket in the infant classroom. Corrected on site. During the time of inspection, room 108 had ripped cushions in the quiet book center. Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The broken basket in the infant classroom has been removed from the facility. The ripped cushion in room 108 was removed on June 17,2024. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(b) Description: Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the facilities parent handbook did not include supervision policies. Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The supervision policies were added to the facilities family handbook on July 5, 2024. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3) Description: Services proceeded Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 did not have documentation of a child service report completed in the past 6 months. Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A child service report will be completed for child #1,#2,#3,#4,#5,#6,#7 and #8. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: Child #5 emergency contact information did not include information on the child's special needs. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5's emergency contact information will be completed to include the child's special needs. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Child #4 emergency contact information did not include health insurance coverage and policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4's emergency contact information will include health insurance coverage and policy number. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Child #4 emergency contact information did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #4's emergency contact information will include an address of the individual designated by the family to whom the child may be released. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, and #6 did not have documentation of emergency contact information updated in the past 6 months. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1,#2 and #6 will have documentation of emergency contact information updated. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.166(4) - Bottles labeled | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(4) Description: Bottles labeled Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, classroom 104 had a bottle that was not labeled. - corrected on site Correction Required: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant bottle in classroom 104 will be labeled with the child's name. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.18(a) - On file at facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.18(a) Description: On file at facility Noncompliance Area: Documentation of comprehensive general liability insurance did not list the location address or childcare facility on the policy information. - Corrected on site Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Liability insurance provider was contacted and added the center's location address and childcare facility identification to the documentation. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Child #1, #2, and #6 did not have documentation of the financial agreement updated in the past 6 months. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1,#2 and #6 will have updated financial agreements. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: Child #5 emergency contact information did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #5's emergency contact information will include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedure by facility staff. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: Documentation is not available to show an emergency drill was conducted at the facility in the past 12 months. Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I conducted an emergency drill on July 5, 2024 for a tornado drill and recorded it on our emergency drill log. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(b) - Plan reviewed/updated annually | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(b) Description: Plan reviewed/updated annually Noncompliance Area: Documentation is not available to show the emergency plan was reviewed at the facility in the past 12 months. Correction Required: The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I reviewed the emergency plan with the facility emergency plan team on July 5, 2024. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 and #3 did not have documentation available to show completed annual emergency plan training. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #2 completed emergency plan training on July 8, 2024. Facility person #3 no longer works at Kockenderfers. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: Documentation of the facilities parent letter did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) I updated my parent letter on July 5, 2024 to include accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Facility person #3 has an expired certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on file. Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #3 no longer works at Kochenderfer Christian Day Care. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Facility person #8 did not have a child abuse clearance or record of the request for the clearance on file at the facility. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 8 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #8 has been removed from working with children at the provider until the child abuse clearance is on file at the facility. The child abuse clearance was located and placed in her file on 7/5/2024. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 did not have documentation available to show a written evaluation in the past 12 months. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written evaluation will be completed by the director for facility person #1,#3,#4,#5,#6,#7 by August 16, 2024. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.65 Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the protective receptacle cover in the infant classroom was not working properly and allowed infants accessibility to the electrical outlet. - corrected on site Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The protective receptacle cover in the infant classroom will be fixed to work properly so infants will not have accessibility to the electrical outlet. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, classroom 105 had nose & face saline wipes that stated "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children. Classroom 105 had a Swiffer wet jet including cleaning solution that stated "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children - both corrected on site Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Classroom 105 has removed from child access the nose & face saline wipes that stated "keep out of the reach of children" and the Swiffer wet jet including cleaning solution. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(b) Description: Inaccessible to children Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in classroom 103 was accessible to children. Corrected on site. Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The first aid kit in classroom 103 was made inaccessible to children. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.75(c) - Has all items | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.75(c) Description: Has all items Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in classroom 103 was missing gloves, soap, and tape. Tape and gloves were corrected on site. During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in classroom 108 was missing scissors. During the time of inspection, the first aid kit in classroom 102 was missing soap. - Corrected on site Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Classroom 103 added gloves, soap, and tape to the first-aid kit. Classroom 102 added soap to the first-aid kit. Classroom 108 added scissors to the first-aid kit. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the infant classroom had a wire hanging at the infants level on a swing. - Corrected on site During the time of inspection, outdoor playground has under lament fabric exposed that may cause a tripping hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The infant classroom has removed the wire hanging at the infants level on a swing. The outdoor playground no longer has lament fabric exposed as of July 9,2024. |
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| 2024-05-30 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 3/8/24 - 4/8/24 Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system will be tested every 30 days or less. |
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| 2024-03-18 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: As previously cited in SIN-00239782, staff person #1 does not have documentation of two written references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two written references for staff person #1 attesting to his suitability to serve as a facility person, will be collected and added to his staff file. |
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| 2024-02-23 | Change in Location Capacity | Change in Location Capacity | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2024-02-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Staff # 1 & #2 do not have documentation of two written nonfamily references attesting to their suitability. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Two written nonfamily references regarding suitability to work with children will be collected for staff #1 and #2 as soon as possible and placed in staff file. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(c) Description: Training regarding plan Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have documentation of emergency plan training at initial hire. Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Initial emergency plan training document from time of hire was located and placed in the file of staff person #1. |
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| 2024-02-08 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Facility person #2 is beyond their provisional hire period and does not have a completed NSOR clearance on file. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 did not work in a child care position at the facility until the NSOR was received and put on file. Staff person #2 has a current NSOR clearance on file in the director's office. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the preschool room has food residue on the shelves. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The refrigerator in the preschool room has been emptied and wiped clean. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 statement about being free from contagious or communicable disease is marked both yes and no by the medical professional. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child #3 statement about being free from contagious or communicable disease has been circled "no" by medical professional and dated with date of correction. |
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| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: There is a mushroom looking fungus inside the toddler playground as well as on the outside of the playground fence there are mushrooms within reach. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The mushroom looking fungus on the toddler playground has been dug up and disposed of. It has been identified as a tree fungus coming from the remaining tree roots that is not harmful to humans or animals. The mushrooms outside the fence have been dup up and disposed of. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: The toddler playground had choking size rocks on the ground. Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Choking size rocks on toddler playground have been removed. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.107 - Refrigerator | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.107 Description: Refrigerator Noncompliance Area: The refrigerators in the preschool room as well as the room SA was using (next to infants) have food residue on the shelves. Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Food residue on the shelves will be cleaned from refrigerators in the preschool room and the SA room. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contacts for children #1, #2, #4 are missing enrolling parent's home and work phone numbers. Emergency contacts for children #2, #4 are missing enrolling parent's work address. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact information will be included for the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent for children #1, #2. #4. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact sheet for Children #2, #5 are missing information on child's disability. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact sheet for children #2 and #5 will have information on child's disability. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Child file for child #5 is missing the flu vaccine as well as an exepmtion letter if parents choose. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child file for child #5 has added an exemption letter from the parent. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(7) Description: Free from contagious/communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The file for child #3 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child#3 will include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 6, an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. Exemption from immunization for reasons of medical need must be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The statement shall be kept in the child's record. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The file for child#6 will contain an exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief will be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the parent or guardian. The statement will be kept in the child's record. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: In the Kindergarten readiness room, there was an epi pen without written consent. Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A written consent form will be placed with the epi pen in the kindergarten readiness room. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.163(a)(4) - Grain | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.163(a)(4) Description: Grain Noncompliance Area: Lunch the day of inspection did not include a grain. Correction Required: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one grain. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Lunch will include a grain. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(6) Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact for children #1 and #5 did not have signed consent for transportation or swimming. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Emergency contact for children #1 and #5 will have signed consent for transportation or swimming. |
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| 2023-06-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Non Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During inspection is was discovered that the side of the building on the toddler playground was cracking, creating sharp edges. It was also discovered that the grass is overgrown and it is attracting bees to the playground as well as a mushroom looking fungus next the the toddler fence, hidden by the tall grass. On the toddler biking path, there are bolts on the inside of the fence that are protruding into the playground and are ate eye level for children, causing a hazard. Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All sharp edges on the side of the building on the toddler playground have been covered with duct tape. The grass has been mowed and the fungus on the playground has been removed and disposed of. The protruding bolts on the toddler biking path have been covered with rubber end caps. |
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| 2022-08-29 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.95(b) - Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(b) Description: Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire detection system (smoke detectors) were not being tested at least every 30 days (last time tested 7/19/22. (Tested during inspection). Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire detection system (smoke detectors) will be tested at least every 30 days and documentation of the testing will be on record. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.106(f) Description: 2 feet apart Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a crib that was in use did not have the required two feet of space on three sides (corrected during inspection). Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The cribs that are in use were moved to be at least 2 feet of space apart on 3 sides. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.121(b) - Given parents in writing | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.121(b) Description: Given parents in writing Noncompliance Area: At the time of enrollment, parents have not received, in writing, the facility's supervision policy. Correction Required: At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A supervision policy will be added to the family handbook to be distributed at the time of child enrollment. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(b) - Parent receives original | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(b) Description: Parent receives original Noncompliance Area: The parents of children #5, #7, #11, and #12 did not receive the original agreement. Original agreements were in the children's files. Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Original agreements will be given to parents #5, #7, #11 and #12. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.131(e)(4) - Annual immunization reporting to DOH | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(e)(4) Description: Annual immunization reporting to DOH Noncompliance Area: Child #3's most recent Influenza vaccination on record was 11/27/20. Correction Required: The facility shall comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3 will update the influenza vaccination to be in compliance with Dept. of Health regulation in 28 Pa Code 27.7. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.133(6) - Written consent | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(6) Description: Written consent Noncompliance Area: Child #1's medication log did not contain written consent from the parent (not signed or dated) Correction Required: A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's medication log will be updated to contain written consent from the family and will be signed and dated. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.133(7)(v) - Date of administration | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(7)(v) Description: Date of administration Noncompliance Area: Child #1's medication log did not contain an end date in the date of administration section. Child #2's medication log did not contain any date of administration information. Correction Required: A medication log shall include the date of administration. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #1's medication log will contain and end date in the date of administration section. Child #2's med log will contain a date of administration information. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, and #7 have not completed the required health and safety training topics. Staff person #1, #6, and #7 have worked unsupervised during the period of time that they had not completed the health and safety training topics. Staff person #6's Mandated Reporter training has expired (taken 12/31/14) and staff person #7's Mandated Reporter training has expired (taken 12/30/14). Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Within 15 days from 7/13/22, (7/28/22), staff persons #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6 will complete the required health and safety training topics and will be supervised (by an AGS or higher who has completed the required health and safety training topics), until this is completed. If there are not enough staff available that meet the requirements necessary to supervise without the appropriate qualifications, the staff person will need to be removed until they receive the appropriate training. Staff person #7 is no longer employed as of 7/13/22 and proof of termination is in staff file. Staff person #6 will complete the Mandated Reporter training and proof of this will be placed in the staff file. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.166(1) - Written statement | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.166(1) Description: Written statement Noncompliance Area: It was observed, in the Infant room, that the written formula and feeding schedules for the infants are being written by the staff rather than the parents. Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant will be obtained from the family written by the family. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: Child #3, #4, and #12's emergency contact information was not updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #3, #4, and #12's emergency contact information will be updated by the family. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.182(8) - Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(8) Description: Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Noncompliance Area: Child #9's record did not contain the initial agreement. Correction Required: A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #9's record will contain the initial agreement. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: Staff person #8's record does not include verification of child care experience and is being utilized as an AGS at the facility. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #8 record will contain verification of child care experience. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(1) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(1) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down emergency situation. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) KCDC's emergency plan will provide accommodations for shelter of children during a lock-down emergency situation. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) - Contact when arises/Contact when ended | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Description: Contact when arises/Contact when ended Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and when it has ended. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A method will be added to our facilities emergency plan to contact families as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and ends and to provide instruction as to how families can safely be reunited with their children. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(a)(5) - Emergency plan | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(a)(5) Description: Emergency plan Noncompliance Area: The facility's emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers. Correction Required: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The facility's emergency plan will contain accommodations for infants and toddlers. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.27(e) Description: Letter to parents Noncompliance Area: The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures does not contain a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises, and accommodations for infants and toddlers. Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures now contains a method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises, and accommodations for infants and toddlers. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.31(e) - Age and Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e) Description: Age and Training Noncompliance Area: Staff persons #1 and #2 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21. Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 and #2 will obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. |
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| 2022-06-22 | Renewal | 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.69(b) Description: 110º F or less Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the water temperature in the boy's bathroom in lobby (near director's office) was 115.5 degrees F. The water temperature in Room 106 was 113.8 degrees F. Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Temperature on hot water tank was turned down to make sure that hot water temperature in areas accessible to children does not exceed 110 degrees F. |
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